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Lausanne
Switzerland · GVA
Terraced vineyards down to Lake Geneva, Olympic city.
About
Lausanne is the capital and largest city of the Swiss French-speaking canton of Vaud, in Switzerland. The Olympic capital, it is a hilly city situated on the shores of Lake Geneva, about halfway between the Jura Mountains and the Alps, and facing the French town of Évian-les-Bains across the lake. Lausanne is 51.7 kilometres northeast of Geneva, the nearest major city. The Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland convenes in Lausanne, although it is not the de jure capital of the nation.
Source: Wikipedia — Lausanne (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- dining · excellent
- family friendly · excellent
- hiking · excellent
- nature · excellent
- sightseeing · excellent
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan41°F14d wet
- Feb46°F11d wet
- Mar51°F13d wet
- Apr58°F11d wet
- May64°F14d wet
- Jun74°F13d wet
- Jul77°F12d wet
- Aug77°F10d wet
- Sep69°F11d wet
- Oct60°F11d wet
- Nov49°F14d wet
- Dec43°F13d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Vine Stories: Lavaux & Lutry wine walkFrom $329 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Taste Lausanne – A Full Swiss Food Tour by Do Eat BetterFrom $224 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Walk in LavauxFrom $589 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Lausanne Private Walking Tour with a Local GuideFrom $75 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Gruyères Tour Including Cheese and Chocolate Factory Visit from MontreuxFrom $341 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Lausanne Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden GemsFrom $85 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Geneva International Airport (GVA), about 32 mi away.
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